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 1. Vancouver Maritime Museum

1905 Ogden Ave
Vancouver, BC V6J 1A3
(604) 257-8300

Category: Museums

Neighbourhood: Kitsilano

5.0 star rating
  10/21/2008 First to Review

This museum features the final moorage of the RCMP schooner, St. Roch, which is best known for its dangerous west to east voyage through the treacherous Northwest Passage.

Exhibits include an extensive collection of model ships and displays that…More »

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 2. Queen Elizabeth Park

33rd Ave
Vancouver, BC V6J 5L1
(604) 257-8584

Category: Parks

Neighbourhood: South Cambie

5.0 star rating
  10/21/2008

Queen Elizabeth Park is located on Vancouver's highest point, and features spectacular views of the North Shore, the mountains, and Vancouver's skyline, as well as a multitude of flowers, quiet ponds, ducks, wild birds, and butterflies.

The…More »

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 3. Stanley Park

1166 Stanley Park Dr
Vancouver, BC V6J 5L1
(604) 873-7000

Category: Parks

Neighbourhood: Coal Harbour

5.0 star rating
  10/21/2008

Stanley Park is a city treasure and is one of the largest urban parks in North America. It includes tons of attractions, including the formal Rose Garden, gorgeous Lost Lagoon, Malkin Bowl (an outdoor theater), totem poles at Brockton Point,…More »

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 4. Museum of Anthropology at UBC

6393 NW Marine Dr
Vancouver, BC V6T 1A7
(604) 822-5087

Category: Museums

Neighbourhood: UBC

5.0 star rating
  10/21/2008

So much of Vancouver and B.C.'s history is tied to the Haida First Nations; the Museum of Anthropology at UBC has made it a priority to preserve and showcase this original aboriginal culture to the public.

The museum is an award-winning cliff-top…More »

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 5. George C. Reifel Migratory Bird Sanctuary

5191 Robertson Rd
Delta, BC V4K 1R7
(604) 946-6980

Category: Parks

5.0 star rating
  10/21/2008 First to Review

The George C. Reifel Migratory Bird Sanctuary is located in a wetlands environment at the mouth of the Fraser River on Westham Island. It's an ideal spot for watching the more than 250 species of migratory birds including herons, peregrine falcons,…More »

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 6. Science World

1455 Quebec St
Vancouver, BC V6A 3Z7
(604) 443-7443

Category: Amusement Parks

Neighbourhood: Granville Island/False Creek

4.0 star rating
  10/21/2008

Science World is a great place for kids, young and old alike. Enjoy hands-on exhibits that teach about light, sound, physics, biology, meteorology, and music (take a stroll across the giant keyboard!). The centre's Search Gallery lets you (if you…More »

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 7. Vancouver Aquarium

845 Avison Way
Vancouver, BC V6G 3E2
(604) 659-3474

Category: Aquariums

Neighbourhood: Coal Harbour

5.0 star rating
  10/21/2008

Located in Stanley Park, the famous Vancouver Aquarium features the climate and habitats of animals, birds, and vegetation from around the world. The Amazon Gallery includes tropical birds, piranhas, and jungle plants. The enormous pools feature…More »

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 8. Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Chinese Garden

578 Carrall St
Vancouver, BC V6B 5K2
(604) 662-3207

Categories: Local Flavour, Botanical Gardens, Venues & Event Spaces

Neighbourhood: Chinatown

5.0 star rating
  10/21/2008

Vancouver's Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden is a must-see, especially if you are a visitor to the city, as so much of Vancouver's past and present is tied to Asian roots and culture.

The garden is constructed in an authentic Ming…More »

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 9. Granville Island Public Market

1661 Duranleau St
Vancouver, BC V6H 3S3
(604) 666-6477

Categories: Grocery, Fruits & Veggies

Neighbourhood: Granville Island/False Creek

5.0 star rating
  10/16/2008

The crowning glory, the piece de resistance of Vancouver's famed Granville Island is its Public Market -- and what can I say about this foodie's Cloud 9 that hasn't been said already by Yelpers before me?

I guess I'll begin by listing some of the…More »

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 10. Capilano Suspension Bridge

3735 Capilano Rd
North Vancouver, BC V7R 4J1
(604) 985-7474
4.0 star rating
  10/14/2008

First, a bit of trivia. In the late 1800s, George Mackay built a hemp rope and cedar plank suspension bridge to his cabin on the edge of a canyon wall. That same bridge is now known as the Capilano Suspension Bridge (don't worry, the bridge in its…More »

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